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Gringos Green Sauce Recipe
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Gringos Green Sauce Recipe

Make Gringos Green Sauce with cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime, and creamy ingredients. Perfect for tacos, burritos, grilled chicken, fries, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
    Prepare the Fresh Ingredients
    1. Wash the cilantro well and pat it dry. Remove the jalapeño seeds if you want a milder sauce. Peel the garlic cloves and juice the fresh lime.
    Add Everything to the Blender
    1. Place the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, lime juice, and lime zest into the blender. Add the remaining seasonings before blending.
    Blend Until Smooth
    1. Blend the ingredients for one to two minutes. Continue blending until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and bright green without large herb pieces remaining.
    Taste and Adjust
    1. Taste the sauce carefully. Add more lime juice for extra freshness or another pinch of salt if needed. You can also add honey to soften the heat.
    Chill the Sauce
    1. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate it for at least thirty minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to blend together beautifully.
    Serve and Enjoy
    1. Stir the sauce before serving. Use it as a dip, taco topping, sandwich spread, or salad dressing. Enjoy it cold for the freshest flavor.

    Notes

    • Use fresh cilantro only.
    • Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    • Chill before serving.
    • Use fresh lime juice.
    • Taste before adding more salt.
    • Store in an airtight container.
    • Use full-fat mayonnaise.
    • Fresh garlic gives better flavor.
    • Add avocado for extra creaminess.